Effectiveness of a three-dimensional-printing curriculum: Developing and evaluating an elementary school design-oriented model course

Abstract

In this study, a three-dimensional-printing design-oriented model course was developed for elementary school students, and its learning efficacy was investigated. The study was primarily conducted using action research and supplemented with data obtained through participant observation and content analysis. The participants were fifth-grade students in an elementary school in Taiwan, and the study was conducted over two semesters. Experts assessed the effectiveness of the pilot program over two semesters and revised the curriculum for formal program implementation in the following two semesters. The efficacy of teaching and learning was evaluated using diverse data collected through student self-evaluation charts, checklists for basic modeling exercises (using software), evaluation charts, and daily teacher logs. The findings revealed that computer-aided drawing is a powerful tool that can help students understand concepts, offer them the opportunity to showcase their creativity, and spark their motivation to learn. The design-oriented model course improved learning performance in basic drawing and design through advanced product design by cultivating the students’ creative potential and enhancing their design and creation skills. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd

Keywords

Author Keywords

Improving classroom teaching Media in education teaching/learning strategies Elementary education 21st century abilities

Index Keywords

Learning systems Teaching Improving classroom teaching Curricula Education computing Product design Students Elementary schools Modeling course Teaching/learning strategy Elementary education 3D printers 21st century ability Curriculum developing Evaluation charts Media in education Three-dimensional-printing

Author Affiliations

Department of Industrial Technology Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Funding & Acknowledgements

Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, MOST

Grant: 109-2511-H-017-005, MOST 110-2221-E-017-002-MY3

The work done for this study was financially supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan under project No. MOST 109-2511-H-017-005 and MOST 110-2221-E-017-002-MY3 .

Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, MOST

The work done for this study was financially supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan under project No. MOST 109-2511-H-017-005 and MOST 110-2221-E-017-002-MY3 .

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Effectiveness of a three-dimensional-printing curriculum: Developing and evaluating an elementary school design-oriented model course

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